The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

“Mr. Magic” Rich Rothstein will present his “Build a Better World” family magic show Thursday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Morris Public Library, 4 North St. The program will be part of the library’s summer reading finale party....

An open house that will detail school bus service to the Washington Montessori School in Washington will take place Thursday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the New Milford Swim and Tennis Club, 93 Aspetuck Ridge Road. The...

The summer reading program finale event will take place Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St. There will be a concert with the local Sunshine Road Band. Families are welcome to bring a...

Storyteller Monica Peterson presents, “Tales of New England,” historical stories of bravery, foolishness, love and a touch of the supernatural. Audiences will travel back in time to meet a heroine of the American Revolution, see a ghost ship and explore...

The Woodbury mother-daughter Grounded Goodwife duo of Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban, respectively, will conduct a hands-on “March to the Beat of Your Own Drum” workshop on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main...

The 116th Hamburg Fair, hosted by The Lyme Grange, is a family friendly Lyme tradition. This fair showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. The intimate size of the fair makes for easy navigation,...

An open house will take place Friday, Aug. 18, at 9:30 a.m. at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UConn-Waterbury, 99 E. Main St. There will be presentations, refreshments and area lunch discounts. Admission is fee. For information, call...

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

Author Zach Lamothe will discuss his unconventional guidebook, “More Connecticut Lore: Guidebook to 82 Strange Locations” at the Falls Avenue Community Center and Senior Services on Friday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. This program is open to individuals who are...

The 66th annual Bridgewater Country Fair will begin Friday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 11 p.m. at the fairgrounds, 100 Main St. South. The fair continues Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 20, from...

A “Christian Comedy Night” will take place Friday, Aug. 18, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the grand ballroom of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 63 Grand St. The event, sponsored by The Ungroup Society, will feature Craig “F.I.G.” Figueiredo, Alonzo...

The 66th annual Bridgewater Country Fair continues at the fairgrounds, 100 Main St. South. The fair also continues Sunday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Foods, entertainment, activities, demonstration, raffles will be among the many components of the...

The Roxbury Congregational Church will conduct its 14th annual tag and bake sale Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 24 Church St. (Route 317). A light lunch will be available. The outdoors event will be moved...

The Harwinton Library Friends will sponsor a book sale Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive. A continually changing and sorted stock will be available. All children’s books will be 50...

The Greater Waterbury Spirit of Unity Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Silas Bronson Library Park at 267 Grand St. The UnGroup Society’s year-ending summer event will feature a concert, youth...

“1493” by Charles C. Mann The sequel to Charles C. Mann’s best selling novel, 1491, describes how the Colombian Exchange shaped the world. The Colombian Exchange explains how plants and animals alike hitched rides on European boats to make new...

The White Silo Farm & Winery will host its eighth annual Blackberry Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 and 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at 32 Route 37 East. The festival will feature small plates of food prepared...

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

The second part of the “Timely Topics in Healthcare” series will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, at 2:30 p.m. at the Kent Memorial Library, 32 N. Main St. “Find Your Wellness Within: Learn to Tap into the Tools That Are...

A townwide picnic will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden, 9 Main St. North. Patrons are invited to bring a place setting, picnic blanket or chair and a dish to...

The annual Peach Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle Rock Congregational Church hall, 110 Reynolds Bridge Road. Fresh-picked peaches will be served shortcake style on Amy’s special biscuits with real whipped...

The ninth annual “MOMIX in the Garden” fundraiser will be held at the home of Grace and Djan Yagtug in Litchfield on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a private performance by MOMIX, a...

“A Summer Evening at Montfort House” fundraiser to benefit the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. on the terrace and grounds of the Montfort House, 83 Montfort Road (Route 133)....

David Young-Love Expansion Sound Healing Concert and Meditation, with internationally-acclaimed musician and songwriter David Young, will be Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Grammy Award-nominee and globally-acclaimed musician Young plays two flutes simultaneously and his CDs are played in more...

Norfolk Chamber Music Festival closes out its season with a program of music for chorus with instrumental ensemble. Repertoire will feature works from the Renaissance to the 21st Century. Simon Carrington, conductor; Ilya Poletaev, keyboards; Addy Sterrett, soprano; and the...

The Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club will conduct its 42nd annual auto show and swap meet Sunday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle St. (Route 63). The event goes on rain...

The 66th annual Bridgewater Country Fair concludes Sunday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds off Route 133. Foods, entertainment, activities, demonstration, raffles will be among the many components of the event. Hosted by the Bridgewater...

The White Silo Farm & Winery will host its eighth annual Blackberry Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 and 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at 32 Route 37 East. The festival will feature small plates of food prepared...

An old-fashioned chicken barbecue will take place Sunday, Aug. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Christ Episcopal Church, Main Street South. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for ages...

A herbal wreaths workshop will take place Sunday, Aug. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St. North. George and Carol McCleary, site horticulturists, will present tips and techniques for growing, collecting and...

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

A benefit car show will take place Sunday, Aug. 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1006 New Haven Road (Route 63). All cars are welcome as there is no cutoff year. There will be trophies...

A “Conversations on the Green” program will take place Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. in the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 78 Green Hill Road. David Stockman, former Reagan budget chief and supply-side economics czar, will join...

Apponintments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire. As a special thank you, those who donate blood or platelets now through...

Children must be accompanied by an adult, solar glasses required, telescopes available for viewing, all ages welcomed. Free.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

It’s a Classic! book group with Dr. Mark Schenker. Topic is “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway. Copies available for loan.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Apponintments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire. As a special thank you, those who donate blood or platelets now through...

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

The ancient art of henna, a temporary body art, to include the science of henna on the skin and basic design elements, with Elyse Sadtler. Includes henna kit to take home. Intended for ages 12 and up. Those who have...

The event is only for students entering kindergarten and full-day preschool. Students will have the opportunity to take a short bus ride and learn bus expectations. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 30.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

Participants will compose a Pantoum, a patterned poem with repeating lines, using watercolor techniques. All supplies are included, and light refreshments will be served. Class instructors will be botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox and author Nancy McMillan. The class is appropriate...

Explore Maywood, a private garden in Bridgewater, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. This private estate features a sunken perennial garden protected by 10-foot stone walls, a gazebo garden planted with flowers and shrubs to attract butterflies...

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

Join Maywood project manager Greg Bollard and vineyard and orchard manager Dave Lambert for a walk through the vineyard to learn about cultural needs and production practices. See a wine-making demonstration and a tasting of Maywood wines. The integration of...

Donations for a raffle are being sought from the community. Monetary donations can be sent to WLOPA, P.O. Box 6240, Wolcott 06716. Tickets for the event can be obtained from Animal House, 2145 Meriden Road, Kulmann’s Automotive, 1411 Meriden Road,...

Those who wish to donate items for the raffle may call for pick up, or items may be dropped off Saturday or Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at WLOPA. Dollar donations can be made out and mailed to WLOPA,...

The menu will feature roast beef, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, cole slaw, ice cream sundaes, cookies and beverages. The event will take place rain or shine on church grounds. Tickets will be sold on Saturday mornings, Aug. 19 and 26, in...

Join us as we celebrate the Mother and all of her creatures. We will begin the night by gathering around a small pond, so please bring a comfy chair or blanket to sit on. Also, we ask that if you’re...

The retreat will include refreshments, comfortable work areas, lunch, snacks, wine and cheese. Cindy Eastman, author of Flip-Flops After 50, will be on hand for guidance. Writers of all skill levels are welcomed. RSVP.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...

A commemoration of 80th anniversary of the former building, Hodge Memorial Library, with jazz singer Liz Childs performing hits of the 1930s.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

The event will include child-friendly activities. Food and refreshments will be for sale. The three categories of pie-eating competition will be children, men and women. Families and on-leash dogs are welcomed. Pie-eating begins 4:15 p.m. Proceeds from the event will...

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

Colored pencils and gel pens are provided, but participants can bring their own materials. Every month there is a coloring book prize. Registration is encouraged. A meditative and relaxing activity that reduces stress and encourages creativity, the coloring program is...

All students and families are invited to attend and learn about the academic and social programs being offered at each grade level. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 30.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

With Filippo Voltaggio, author of “The Little Dog That Could: A True Story of Life, Love and Miracles. Includes slide show and mini concert.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

The Steep Rock Association has invited the senior citizens to an outing and picnic Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Road. There will be views from the Hauser Birdge, walks or rides to the...

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

Medical and non-medical home care options for aging in place, with Sara Guillemette of First Light Home Care, and Christine L. Tyrrell RN of All About You! Home Care Services. Light refreshments. RSVP.Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleWhatsAppPinterestRedditTumblrMoreSkypeLinkedInPocketPrintTelegram

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

Those who donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass...

Includes a bagged lunch three sandwich options. Participants can also make a donation to the community fund. Local businesses are encouraged to network and bring promotional materials to display. Diners are welcomed to bring their own blanket or chair. The event...

The artist members of the Kent Art Association have their second “Members 2” show of the year at the gallery, 21 S. Main St. Open to all association members, the show continues through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is...